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A Year of Service, Powered by You

Because of you, our community thrives

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of our volunteers.

Your dedication and compassion brought hope to thousands across the Greater Lehigh Valley, from delivering over 1,300 gifts through our annual Toy Drive to transforming neighborhoods during Day of Caring and Tocqueville Society’s Day of Service.

Our community thrives because of you.

Thank you for giving your time, talent and treasure.

See Your Impact

TeenWorks Toy Drive

For six years, local labor unions, TeenWorks, Capital Blue Cross and dedicated volunteers have come together for the Labor Council Toy Drive at Roosevelt Elementary School, a United Way Community School in the Allentown School District. This year, the group collected a record 1,300 gifts, ensuring every student had something to open during the holidays and reinforcing a long-standing partnership that continues to support Roosevelt families year after year.

Toqueville Society Day of Service

About 60 Tocqueville Society donors and their families joined our fourth Day of Service at Roosevelt Elementary School, a United Way Community School in the Allentown School District. Volunteers completed projects ranging from painting and cleaning to organizing and decorating, helping to create a brighter, more welcoming space for students, families and staff.

Day of Caring

Nearly 1,500 energetic volunteers UNITED to complete community service projects at 60 area nonprofits during the 32nd United Way Day of Caring, presented by Crayola and coordinated by Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley.

Women United

Women United members show up for women, children and families all year long, turning care into action. From painting and organizing spaces at their Signature Projects to reading with students in classrooms, their hands-on support helps create welcoming environments where families and children can thrive.

Read Across America Week

For Read Across America Week, United Way Community Schools are celebrated the power of reading in collaboration with volunteers from the community. This week encourages students to grow, imagine and succeed.

Critical Support Fund